NHS App

Editor's Review

The NHS App is your gateway to a wide range of NHS services, right at your fingertips! 📱 This app offers a simple and secure way to manage your healthcare needs directly from your smartphone or tablet. Whether you need to request repeat prescriptions, book appointments, or access your health records, the NHS App has you covered. 🤩

To get started, you need to be 13 or over and registered with an NHS GP surgery in England or the Isle of Man. Once you're set up, you can log in securely and access a host of features designed to make managing your health easier and more efficient. 👍 You can also use the NHS website on a computer to access the same services, giving you flexibility in how you manage your health. 💻

With the NHS App, you can access your NHS services anytime and anywhere. 🌍 No more waiting on the phone or visiting the surgery for simple tasks! You can request repeat prescriptions with just a few taps, use 111 online for quick health advice, and find nearby NHS services when you need them. Depending on your GP surgery, you may also be able to book appointments and contact your surgery about any health problems you're experiencing. 🚑

One of the standout features of the NHS App is the ability to manage your health directly. You can view your GP health record, including your test results, giving you a better understanding of your health status. You can also manage your upcoming appointments and prescription requests, ensuring you never miss an important healthcare task. Plus, you can make important choices about your health, such as your organ donation decision, all within the app. ✅

Stay informed with important messages from your GP surgery and other NHS services through the app. Turning on notifications ensures you're always alerted to new messages, so you never miss important updates. You can also manage services for other people, such as a child or family member, by switching profiles within the app. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 To use this feature, your GP surgery needs to grant you access, and you both must share the same surgery.

The NHS App prioritizes security, guiding you through setting up an NHS login if you don't have one already. You'll be asked to prove your identity, ensuring that your health information remains secure. The app then securely connects to information from your NHS services. For added convenience, if your iPhone or iPad supports Touch ID or Face ID, you can use it to log in quickly and securely every time you use the app. 💯

Features

• Request repeat prescriptions easily

• Access 111 online for quick advice

• Find nearby NHS services efficiently

• Book appointments (depending on GP surgery)

• Contact your surgery about health problems

• View your GP health record and test results

• Manage upcoming appointments easily

• Make choices about organ donation

• Receive important messages from your GP

Pros

• Access NHS services anytime, anywhere

• Conveniently view GP health records

• Manage appointments and prescriptions easily

Cons

• Requires registration with an NHS GP surgery

• Limited to users in England or the Isle of Man